Sr. Power Electronics Hardware Design Specialist

About the Company

Newen Systems is India’s leading power conversion and energy storage solutions provider, driving energy transition and grid stability. Newen’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities at Vadodara are at the heart of driving innovation and GW-scale energy revolution for the world. With 3,000+ MW of battery storage deployed across 65+ countries in all seven continents, Newen Systems, in technical collaboration with Dynapower, is delivering BESS, Green H2, Microgrid and e-mobility infrastructure solutions to customers in India and around the world. Newen’s cutting-edge energy management system is helping customers maximise their energy investment in ways it was not imagined earlier. Newen is uniquely positioned globally to provide EMS and PCS under one roof, enabling customers to do integration tests within the factory rather than on-site, saving them time and money. As we expand, we are looking for intrapreneurial talent who have the passion to drive energy transition and deliver solutions to drive sustainability at a global scale.

About the Role

Newen is looking for dynamic go-getters who will be part of their Product – R&D Team. Prospective candidate will be involved in the profile related Hardware Design.

Responsibilities

• Architect circuits for Power Electronics Products by selection of appropriate technology and components.
• High Power IGBT based AC-DC and DC-DC Converter Design up to 250kW.
• Ability to design large complex product which includes Topology Design, Thermal Design – Enclosure Design, Magnetics & Filter Design, Wire routing design.
• Understanding of NABL and UL approvals for BOM and Production Facility.
• Understanding and implementation exposure for UL, ICE, CE Certifications.
• Lead and conduct advanced research for cost reduction of power electronic hardware and better product Endurance.
• Select suitable sensors, computational platforms (μC or DSPs), protection devices on circuits, MCB, Breaker and Disconnector, communication methodologies, isolated OPAMPs and Communication ICs etc.
• Design and Develop Analog and Digital circuit Schematic and BOM in ORCAD.
• Work with layout engineer for giving inputs for Conducted and Radiated emission protection from layout point of view, Impedance controlled Paths, placement of various modules of circuits for best suitable path.
• Giving inputs to manufacture and test Printed Circuit Boards.
• Work with Software Engineers to help them in Algorithm design, System Integration and Troubleshooting.
• Iteratively develop proof-of-concept implementations, prototypes and demos to fine-tune technologies to practical, state of the art systems.
• Cultivate and disseminate knowledge of hardware design standards and best practices.
• Prepare reports and presentations on the status of the design and development process for discussion with management and/or team members.
• Direct research on emerging hardware products and standards in support of procurement and development Efforts.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech (Electrical/Electronics/Power Electronics)

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience for analog, digital and embedded (uP/FPGA/DSP) boards in ORCAD/ALTIUM/KiCAD/PROTEL or any similar CAD tool.
• Hands on experience with sensors, OPAMPs, Power Supplies and its topology selection.
• Strong understanding of various communication technologies such as RS232/422/485, I2C, SPI, CAN, etc.
• Hands on experience in integrating Microcontrollers, DSPs, FPGA etc.
• Hands-on hardware troubleshooting experience using DSO, Logic Analyzer, Multimeter, etc.
• Hands on experience with sensors, OPAMPs, Power Supplies and its topology selection.

Experience

3-5 years of Experience in Power Electronics Hardware Design Role